cling
/klɪŋ/
stick, hold tightly
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To hold on tightly to someone or something, often out of fear, desperation, or affection.
"Children often cling to their parents when they are scared."
- 2.
To stick or adhere closely to a surface, often as if glued.
"Wet clothes cling to the body."
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The frightened child would cling to her mother's leg.
The frightened child would cling to her mother's leg.
They continued to cling to the hope that he was still alive.
They continued to cling to the hope that he was still alive.
Wet leaves often cling to the car's windshield.
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How do you pronounce cling?
cling is pronounced [/klɪŋ/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does cling mean?
cling means "stick, hold tightly". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is cling?
cling is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with cling?
Example: "The frightened child would cling to her mother's leg." — used to mean "stick, hold tightly".
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